Best Silicon Beach Podcasts (2025)

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The Strategy Quietly Changing Venture Capital with Minnie Ingersoll 49:56

15d ago49:56

49:56

In this episode of Demo Day, we sit down with Minnie Ingersoll, Partner at TenOneTen Ventures and host of the LA Venture Podcast, for an insider look at how venture capital is evolving in 2024. Minnie drops exclusive insights on a growing trend: LP sharing - a powerful but rarely discussed tactic that’s helping up-and-coming VCs fundraise faster an…

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How to Pick the Right Investor with Jeff Bocan 1:08:30

29d ago1:08:30

1:08:30

In this episode of Demo Day, host Sean Goldfaden sits down with Jeff Bocan, Partner at Okapi Venture Capital, to dive deep into the founder-investor dynamic, red flags to watch for, and what truly sets top-performing startups apart. 🚨 Founders: Are you doing due diligence on your investors? Jeff shares a wild story about a founder who raised a Seri…

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The #1 Habit that Predicts Founder Success with TX Zhuo 59:20

1M ago59:20

59:20

What’s the one trait that separates successful startups from the rest? According to TX Zhuo—Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Fika Ventures—it’s not pedigree, pitch decks, or market size. It’s founder responsiveness. In this episode of Demo Day, TX reveals the surprising results of a study across 94 portfolio companies, and why the speed of your e…

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Ryan Robinson of Right Blogger: Content Tools for Creators: WeAreLATech Startup Spotlight 56:32

2M ago56:32

56:32

Don't miss out on the next WeAreLATech podcast episode, get notified by signing up here http://wearelatech.com/podcast Welcome to WeAreLATech's Los Angeles Tech Community Spotlight! “Ryan Robinson of Right Blogger: Content Tools for Creators” WeAreLATech Podcast is a WeAreTech.fm production. To support our podcast go to http://wearelatech.com/belie…

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The Unexpected Millionaire-Maker Model with Wefranch: WeAreLATech Startup Spotlight 50:02

2M ago50:02

50:02

Don't miss out on the next WeAreLATech podcast episode, get notified by signing up here http://wearelatech.com/podcast Welcome to WeAreLATech's Los Angeles Tech Community Spotlight! “Gregory Ugwi and Mariyam Shamshidova of Wefranch: The Unexpected Millionaire-Maker Model” WeAreLATech Podcast is a WeAreTech.fm production. To support our podcast go t…

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Why Most Founders Fail with Marlon Nichols 1:01:58

2M ago1:01:58

1:01:58

What makes a great founder? How do VCs really decide who to back? In this episode of Demo Day, host Sean Goldfaden sits down with Marlon Nichols, Managing Partner at MaC Venture Capital, to explore what separates good founders from great ones, the mindset of successful venture capitalists, and the hidden power of community-driven events like Cultur…

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Stormy Jackson of Mayo Clinic: Commit To Taking Action: WeAreLATech Startup Spotlight 54:58

2M ago54:58

54:58

Don't miss out on the next WeAreLATech podcast episode, get notified by signing up here http://wearelatech.com/podcast Welcome to WeAreLATech's Los Angeles Tech Community Spotlight! “Stormy Jackson of Mayo Clinic: Commit To Taking Action” WeAreLATech Podcast is a WeAreTech.fm production. To support our podcast go to http://wearelatech.com/believe T…

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The Keys To Becoming A Successful Founder with Laurent Grill 1:01:34

2M ago1:01:34

1:01:34

Welcome to the Demo Day Podcast – Your Inside Look at Venture Capital & Startups Hosted by Sean Goldfaden of Coefficient Labs, Demo Day brings you in-depth conversations with top venture capitalists, startup founders, and industry leaders to demystify the world of VC, fundraising, and startup growth. Each episode delivers insider insights on raisin…

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Kaden Bishop of Fanhaven: Revolutionizing Fan Interactions: WeAreLATech Startup Spotlight 47:22

3M ago47:22

47:22

Don't miss out on the next WeAreLATech podcast episode, get notified by signing up here http://wearelatech.com/podcast Welcome to WeAreLATech's Los Angeles Tech Community Spotlight! “Kaden Bishop of Fanhaven: Revolutionizing Fan Interactions” WeAreLATech Podcast is a WeAreTech.fm production. To support our podcast go to http://wearelatech.com/belie…

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Evan Flock of Sessions Personal Training: WeAreLATech Startup Spotlight 1:09:45

4M ago1:09:45

1:09:45

Don't miss out on the next WeAreLATech podcast episode, get notified by signing up here http://wearelatech.com/podcast Welcome to WeAreLATech's Los Angeles Tech Community Spotlight! “Evan Flock of Sessions Personal Training” WeAreLATech Podcast is a WeAreTech.fm production. To support our podcast go to http://wearelatech.com/believe To be featured …

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LA Fires - a voice memo 11:43

5M ago11:43

11:43

For resources on how to help those impacted by the LA fires click here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DElg0z-prfO/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&img_index=1 @madelinesteitz on Instagram has been incredibly helpful with resourcesBy Espree Devora

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Valerian Gegidze: Helping Build A Better Future For Businesses: WeAreLATech Startup Spotlight 48:57

5M ago48:57

48:57

Don't miss out on the next WeAreLATech podcast episode, get notified by signing up here http://wearelatech.com/podcast Welcome to WeAreLATech's Los Angeles Tech Community Spotlight! “Valerian Gegidze: Helping Build A Better Future For Businesses” WeAreLATech Podcast is a WeAreTech.fm production. To support our podcast go to http://wearelatech.com/b…

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Adam Lebovitz of Bam Ventures: Investing In Founders: WeAreLATech Startup Spotlight 54:40

6M ago54:40

54:40

Don't miss out on the next WeAreLATech podcast episode, get notified by signing up here http://wearelatech.com/podcast Welcome to WeAreLATech's Los Angeles Tech Community Spotlight! “Adam Lebovitz of Bam Ventures: Investing In Founders” WeAreLATech Podcast is a WeAreTech.fm production. To support our podcast go to http://wearelatech.com/believe To …

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LA Tech Week Female Founders Showcase: WeAreLATech Startup Spotlight 14:22

6M ago14:22

14:22

Don't miss out on the next WeAreLATech podcast episode, get notified by signing up here http://wearelatech.com/podcast Welcome to WeAreLATech's Los Angeles Tech Community Spotlight! “LA Tech Week Female Founders Showcase” WeAreLATech Podcast is a WeAreTech.fm production. To support our podcast go to http://wearelatech.com/believe To be featured on …

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Celine Lightfoot of Beni: Find it Secondhand: WeAreLATech Startup Spotlight 33:54

7M ago33:54

33:54

Don't miss out on the next WeAreLATech podcast episode, get notified by signing up here http://wearelatech.com/podcast Welcome to WeAreLATech's Los Angeles Tech Community Spotlight! “Celine Lightfoot of Beni: Find it Secondhand” WeAreLATech Podcast is a WeAreTech.fm production. To support our podcast go to http://wearelatech.com/believe To be featu…

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Kalli Prins of Her Workplace: The Career Network: WeAreLATech Startup Spotlight 38:09

7M ago38:09

38:09

Don't miss out on the next WeAreLATech podcast episode, get notified by signing up here http://wearelatech.com/podcast Welcome to WeAreLATech's Los Angeles Tech Community Spotlight! “Kalli Prins of Her Workplace: The Career Network” WeAreLATech Podcast is a WeAreTech.fm production. To support our podcast go to http://wearelatech.com/believe To be f…

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Holiday Sales & Post-Election Economics: What Trump’s Return Means for Consumers 5:28

7M ago5:28

5:28

In this episode, we delve into the intricate landscape of holiday sales amidst a shifting economic backdrop following the recent election. Drawing insights from The Registry and Wells Fargo, we explore the projected 3.3% growth in holiday sales and the factors driving constrained consumer spending. Join us as we discuss how inflation, rising intere…

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UCLA's Real Estate Buying Spree: From Sports Medicine to Research Parks 14:53

7M ago14:53

14:53

In this episode, we're exploring UCLA's latest acquisition in the South Bay area of Los Angeles. For a cool $55 million, the university has secured a 170,000-square-foot facility, which it plans to transform into a cutting-edge hub for its Health Sports Medicine Institute. This ambitious project is part of UCLA’s broader $90 million redevelopment s…

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Seattle to Portland: Urban Developments Redefining Community Spaces 7:35

7M ago7:35

7:35

In this episode of The Real Perspectives Podcast, Anna Johnson explores the latest transformative projects shaping the Pacific Northwest. Starting with Seattle’s burgeoning micro-housing market, the discussion dives into how innovative housing solutions are reshaping urban life. The episode then heads south to Portland, where the ambitious James Be…

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Esmeralda: Building Tomorrow’s Village in Sonoma County 13:46

7M ago13:46

13:46

Esmeralda, a proposed 266-acre development in Sonoma County, California, aims to create a tech-focused village inspired by the Chautauqua Institution. The project, led by software engineer Devon Zuegel, emphasizes sustainability, community building, and lifelong learning, drawing inspiration from both historical and technological influences. Esmera…

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Aprilynne Alter: Creator & YouTube Strategist: WeAreLATech Startup Spotlight 1:03:54

7M ago1:03:54

1:03:54

Don't miss out on the next WeAreLATech podcast episode, get notified by signing up here http://wearelatech.com/podcast Welcome to WeAreLATech's Los Angeles Tech Community Spotlight! “Aprilynne Alter: Creator & YouTube Strategist” WeAreLATech Podcast is a WeAreTech.fm production. To support our podcast go to http://wearelatech.com/believe To be feat…

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The Southern California Report: New Life Science Campus in Torrey Valley, Long Beach's Olympic Ambition & Irvine's Apartment Proposal 5:33

7M ago5:33

5:33

Join host Anna Johnson on The Real Perspectives Podcast as she dives into transformative new projects across Southern California. From a cutting-edge life science campus in San Diego’s Torrey Valley, attracting big names like Pfizer and BD Biosciences, to Long Beach’s ambitious $933 million infrastructure revamp for the 2028 Olympics, we explore th…

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Pacific Northwest Real Estate Pulse: Seattle’s Comeback, Renton’s Hotel Deal Snag, and Portland’s Office Market Resilience 6:33

7M ago6:33

6:33

Join host Anna Johnson on The Real Perspectives Podcast as we dive into the latest developments in the Pacific Northwest real estate market. In this episode, we explore Seattle’s record-breaking foot traffic and hotel demand, signaling a vibrant economic recovery post-pandemic. We also delve into a major $157 million hotel deal in Renton, currently…

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Tech Surge & Office Rebound: Navigating San Francisco’s Q3 Market Shift 8:18

8M ago8:18

8:18

In today’s podcast, we delve into the complexities and emerging trends shaping San Francisco’s office market in Q3 2024. In this episode, we’ll unpack a surge in leasing activity, particularly within the tech and AI sectors, and a growing demand for premium Class A office spaces. Despite these bright spots, the city’s overall vacancy rates remain e…

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Vinny Dotolo | Award-Winning Chef and Co-Owner of Jon & Vinny’s 1:29:55

8M ago1:29:55

1:29:55

Vinny Dotolo is a Los Angeles-based chef and restaurateur, recognized for his contributions to the city’s food scene. He is the chef and co-owner of Jon & Vinny’s and Helen’s Wines, with locations in Beverly Hills, Brentwood, Fairfax, Slauson, Studio City, and globally. He also operates Cookbook Market in Echo Park, Highland Park, and Larchmont Vil…

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David Crawley Delgado: Glendale Tech Week: WeAreLATech Startup Spotlight 51:56

9M ago51:56

51:56

Don't miss out on the next WeAreLATech podcast episode, get notified by signing up here http://wearelatech.com/podcast Welcome to WeAreLATech's Los Angeles Tech Community Spotlight! “David Crawley Delgado: Glendale Tech Week” WeAreLATech Podcast is a WeAreTech.fm production. To support our podcast go to http://wearelatech.com/believe To be featured…

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Joel Madden | Good Charlotte, Veeps, and the Music Business 1:23:27

9M ago1:23:27

1:23:27

Joel Madden is a musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer best known as the lead vocalist for the pop-punk band Good Charlotte. Born in Maryland, Madden co-founded Good Charlotte in the mid-1990s with his twin brother, Benji Madden. The band rose to fame in the early 2000s with hits like "Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous" and "The Anthem," …

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Emily Gray: Startup Growth Strategy: WeAreLATech Startup Spotlight 53:43

9M ago53:43

53:43

Don't miss out on the next WeAreLATech podcast episode, get notified by signing up here http://wearelatech.com/podcast Welcome to WeAreLATech's Los Angeles Tech Community Spotlight! “Emily Gray: Startup Growth Strategy” WeAreLATech Podcast is a WeAreTech.fm production. To support our podcast go to http://wearelatech.com/believe To be featured on th…

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Troy Arntsen | Crafting a Luxury Candle Brand with Voluspa 56:29

9M ago56:29

56:29

Troy Arntsen, co-founder and president of Voluspa, transformed a simple idea into a global luxury candle brand renowned for its exquisite scents and impeccable quality. Hailing from Minnesota, Troy was a self-described "daydreamer" who defied expectations when he traded a promising engineering career for the world of essential oils. His decision, m…

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Taylor Hill | Supermodel and Founder of Tate & Taylor 59:24

9M ago59:24

59:24

Taylor Hill's life took an unexpected turn at the age of 14 when she was discovered at a dude ranch in Colorado. Born in Illinois but raised in the mountains of Colorado, Taylor grew up snowboarding and enjoying the outdoors with her family. Her mother, a former hairdresser turned stay-at-home mom, instilled in her a sense of creativity and diligen…

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Joe Gebbia | The Creative Force Behind Airbnb and Samara 1:17:44

10M ago1:17:44

1:17:44

Joe Gebbia's journey began in Georgia, where his early interest in sports led him to work as a ball boy for the Atlanta Hawks. However, his true passion lay in art, earning him the nickname "art guy" in school as he spent countless hours drawing from comic books. This passion led him to the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), where he discovered …

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Michelle Wahler | Building Beyond Yoga Into a $400 Million Exit to Levi’s 1:10:27

10M ago1:10:27

1:10:27

Michelle Wahler is an entrepreneur, business leader and mother. In 2005, she co-founded the active lifestyle company Beyond Yoga, where as CEO, she built the product and brand from the ground up. What started as a mere concept led to a global wholesale business, e-commerce site and opening of six retail stores, selling tens of millions of units aro…

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Max Levchin | Co-Founder of PayPal and Affirm 1:15:54

10M ago1:15:54

1:15:54

In this episode of The Founder Hour, we have an insightful conversation with Max Levchin, a true trailblazer in the tech world. Max’s journey began in Ukraine, where he grew up in a family of scientists who instilled in him a deep respect for knowledge and discovery. After his family relocated to Crimea to escape the fallout from the Chernobyl disa…

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Joe Kudla | Innovating Athletic Apparel with Vuori 1:04:35

10M ago1:04:35

1:04:35

Joe Kudla is the visionary founder and CEO of Vuori (pronounced VEE-YOUR-EE), a brand that's redefining activewear. Joe's path to success is anything but ordinary, including a career in fashion and modeling that took him to the fashion capitals of Italy and also, accounting. However, his entrepreneurial spirit led him back to the U.S., where he fac…

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Niki Nakayama | Two-Michelin-Starred Chef and Owner of n/naka 54:40

11M ago54:40

54:40

Niki Nakayama’s cooking is driven by intuition. At her two-Michelin-starred restaurant, n/naka in West Los Angeles, she masters modern kaiseki, a Japanese dining discipline focused on taste, texture, and presentation. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Nakayama began her culinary career at Takao restaurant in Brentwood and refined her skills in Japan.…

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How to get Started with Angel Investing featuring Co Founder of Angel Squad Brian Nichols: WeAreLATech Startup Spotlight 59:32

11M ago59:32

59:32

Don't miss out on the next WeAreLATech podcast episode, get notified by signing up here http://wearelatech.com/podcast Welcome to WeAreLATech's Los Angeles Tech Community Spotlight! “How to get Started with Angel Investing featuring Co Founder of Angel Squad Brian Nichols” WeAreLATech Podcast is a WeAreTech.fm production. To support our podcast go …

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Reflecting On My Journey Building WeAreLATech: WeAreLATech Startup Spotlight 21:45

11M ago21:45

21:45

Don't miss out on the next WeAreLATech podcast episode, get notified by signing up here http://wearelatech.com/podcast Welcome to WeAreLATech's Los Angeles Tech Community Spotlight! “Reflecting On My Journey Building WeAreLATech” WeAreLATech Podcast is a WeAreTech.fm production. To support our podcast go to http://wearelatech.com/believe To be feat…

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Larry Fitzgibbon | Co-Founder and CEO of Tastemade 1:04:07

11M ago1:04:07

1:04:07

Larry Fitzgibbon is the co-founder and CEO of Tastemade, a global video platform with hundreds of millions of monthly viewers. Under his leadership, Tastemade has created a vibrant community around its Food, Travel, and Home & Design programming, available across digital, mobile, streaming, and TV platforms. Larry helped raise over $130 million in …

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Jennifer Hyman | Democratizing Designer Fashion with Rent the Runway 1:15:33

11M ago1:15:33

1:15:33

Jennifer Hyman is the co-founder and CEO of Rent The Runway, a pioneering fashion technology company that has revolutionized the way women get dressed. Under her leadership, Rent The Runway has grown into a multi-million dollar business, offering clothing and accessory rentals from over 700 designer brands. Jennifer’s vision for a more sustainable …

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